There are many folk sayings about the upcoming Year of the Dragon, such as the fact that there is no beginning of spring in this year, so it is not suitable for marriage. And when it comes to the beginning of spring,There will also be another custom that is mentioned every year, and that is "hiding from spring".
Maybe many young people have never heard of this statement, so today I will tell you what is hiding from spring and what is the truth behind it.
Dodging spring, as the name suggests,It is to welcome the good luck and peace of the year, and avoid going out or meeting people on this day.
This ancient custom originated in ancient China with reverence and belief in Tai Sui. Tai Sui, also known as the Star of the Year, in fact, Jupiter, is the largest planet in the solar system.
Jupiter orbits approximately every 12 years, stopping at a different location on the ecliptic each year, forming various relative positions with the Earth. The ancients matched these positions with the twelve earthly branches, believing that every year there is an earthly branch opposite to the Tai Sui, which corresponds to the zodiac of the year.
For example, 2024 is the year of Jiachen, the year of the dragonThen the dragon person is the person opposite the Tai Sui, that is, the person who is "too old to be in the year".
The traditional belief is that those who are in Tai Sui will be influenced and tested by Tai Sui。Tai Sui's power is vast and mysterious, and it can bring good luck or some challenges.
Therefore, those who are in charge of Tai Sui need to seek the protection and blessing of Tai Sui by praying for blessings on the day of the beginning of spring, in order to live an auspicious and peaceful year. This is the original intention of hiding spring.
In addition to the people who are in Tai Sui, there are three other zodiac signs that also need to perform the "spring avoidance" ritual on the day of the beginning of springThey are:
Zodiac of Tai Sui:This refers to the previous zodiac sign that is in conjunction with the Tai Sui, and the person who belongs to the rabbit in 2024 is the zodiac that harms the Tai Sui. It is believed that these zodiac signs may bring bad things to Tai Sui, so it is necessary to avoid Tai Sui's anger.
Chong Tai Sui's zodiac:This refers to the opposite zodiac sign that is conjunct the Tai Sui, such as in 2024, the opposite zodiac sign is the dog person. The zodiac sign of Chong Tai Sui may conflict with Tai Sui, so it is also necessary to avoid Tai Sui's attacks on this day.
Break the Tai Sui zodiac:This refers to the latter zodiac sign that is in conjunction with the Tai Sui, and the person who belongs to the ox in 2024 is the zodiac sign that breaks the Tai Sui. It is believed that these zodiac signs may ruin Tai Sui's fortunes, so it is also necessary to avoid Tai Sui's revenge on the day of the beginning of spring.
These four zodiac signs are collectively known as the zodiac signs of the Tai Sui. On the day of the beginning of spring, it has become a custom to avoid the harm of Tai Sui, and people pray for a safe and smooth year through this ritual. This tradition reflects the reverence for the forces of nature and the desire for blessings and blessings for the future.
Hiding from spring is an ancient Chinese folk custom, mainly aimed at some special regions and numerology peopleis a special taboo tradition. The way to avoid spring is usually to perform a symbolic act of avoiding misfortune on the day of the beginning of spring, especially at certain times in the early morning.
The origins of this custom can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. According to the Book of Rites and the Lunar Order, the Zhou Dynasty's spring ceremony included the king taking the royal chariot road, starting from the south gate to the southern suburbs, setting up an altar to worship the four directions of heaven and earth, praying for a good harvest and peace in the coming year.
However, thisNot everyone can participate in such ceremonies, only kings and nobles are eligible. Ordinary people were to wait quietly at home so as not to offend the gods.
With the passage of time, people's awe and taboo about the beginning of spring gradually evolved into the custom of avoiding spring. In the later historical development, the form of hiding spring also changed.
During the Tang Dynasty, the beginning of spring was a celebratory festivalOn this day, people have flown kites, beat dates, and enjoy plum blossoms to welcome the arrival of spring.
In the Song Dynasty, the beginning of spring became an important festival for farmingOn this day, people will worship the god of the land and pray for a good harvest.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the beginning of spring evolved into a folk celebrationOn this day, people taste spring cakes, spring rolls and other delicacies to symbolize the arrival of the new year and new atmosphere.
However, the custom of hiding from spring has not disappeared in all regions and populations, but continues to be passed down in some places. Depending on the region and customs, there are different ways to hide from spring. For example, in the Gangnam region, the time to hide from spring is usually set between 5 and 7 a.m. on the day of the beginning of spring.
This period is considered to be the time of Tai Sui's activities, and it is also the most unstable moment for the aura. During this time, people will stay at home and avoid going out to see peopleDon't even doze off, just sit quietly or read a book.
And in the northern regions,The time to hide from spring extends throughout the daytime of the beginning of spring, because the northern climate is colder and the yang energy is relatively weak, it is more susceptible to the influence of Tai Sui.
With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of living standards, the attention to the custom of avoiding spring in modern society has gradually weakened. In many areas, dodging spring has become a form rather than a belief, a joke rather than a taboo.
We should not completely deny the custom of avoiding spring, which is part of traditional Chinese culture and the embodiment of folk wisdom. However,We should also be rational about this custom, respecting and understanding its cultural heritage, while maintaining a positive and open mind to welcome the new year.
As a folk custom, although it has a profound cultural and historical heritage, whether it has a scientific basis is still a controversial topic.
Its core concept is the awe and avoidance of Tai SuiIt has already been said how this is understood in folklore, however,There is no direct scientific evidence that the position of Tai Sui is closely related to the human zodiac.
Jupiter's gravitational and magnetic fields have a certain impact on the earth, but there is still a lack of scientific evidence on the impact of human life and social phenomena. Jupiter's motion is related to the Earth's seasonal changes, but it is not the only reason for the inconsistency between the lunar and solar years.
There is no consensus in the scientific community about the relationship between Jupiter and natural phenomena such as the earth's **, volcanoes, and climate. Although Jupiter's gravitational pull may have some perturbation on Earth, the occurrence of natural disasters on Earth involves a variety of factors, not just Jupiter's influence.
As for the relationship between Jupiter's orbit and human physiology, psychology, and society, more in-depth research is also needed. While Jupiter's magnetic field may have an effect on the body's nervous system and endocrine system, the specific effects and their relationship to the events that humans experience periodically remain to be scientifically verified.
Therefore, although dodging spring has its historical origins,However, the scientific basis for this is still highly controversial. Dodging Spring embodies the ancient people's awe of natural forces and fear of the unknown, which is a traditional embodiment of philosophical thought.
Hiding in spring as a way to ward off evil spirits and pray for blessings, the connotation reflects the fear and helplessness of the change of years and misfortune, and embodies a negative philosophical thought.
The philosophical ideas of Dodge Chun are in line with some concepts in traditional Chinese culture, such as the Mandate of Heaven, the Five Elements of Yin and Yang, and Bagua. These ideas are used to explain the functioning of nature and society, to regulate human behavior.
However, compared with some values in modern society, there are contradictions in the philosophical ideas of Dodgechun。Modern society emphasizes values such as freedom, equality, democracy and science, which represent people's challenges and transformations to nature and society, emphasize individual initiative and responsibility, and promote people to be proactive. This is contrary to the traditional concept of dodging chun, which emphasizes avoidance, obedience, and fear of fate.
In the new year, let's meet the challenges of the unknown with an open mind, and deal with the changes and unknowns in life with a rational way of thinking.
Whether it is a belief in the tradition of dodging spring or advocating modern scientific concepts, everyone can find their own understanding and attitude in this unique traditionI wish you all a safe and smooth year in 2024.